Beware of the Me Monster! To slay the Me Monster you must make the story about Jesus for others. Whose story will you tell? For series resources and media, visit ⁠⁠ https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/beware-of-the-me-monster/

Area churches responded quickly to a school shooting in Winder, Georgia Wednesday. Four people were killed by the 14 year old gunman. Bethlehem Church sits three miles from the shooting and has numerous members connected to Apalachee High including students, teachers and coaches. Pastor Jason Britt confirmed with Baptist Press that there were membe…

Bill Denman in Independence, Missouri retired from construction work in his early 60s. He had used heavy equipment machinery to build water and sewer lines most of his adult life. First, he was an operator and then a foreman. He worked hard. Retirement was good. He picked up a hobby as he bought a classic car and began entering it in car show compe…

Send Relief continues to aid Sudan, as half the nation faces acute hunger and famine chases refugees and internally displaced persons. Cholera and heavy rains exacerbate the humanitarian crisis, according to international governmental agencies. Jason Cox, Send Relief’s vice president of international ministry, said the war is not getting enough att…

Alabama meteorologist James Spann has found his passion in life. The longtime TV weatherman in Birmingham says that since he was a young boy he wanted to do what he’s had the opportunity to do for decades. Spann can be seen every weekday in the Birmingham area and heard on radio across the United States. Though he’s thankful he’s able to work a job…

Beware of the Me Monster! To slay the Me Monster you must selflessly serve others and faithfully follow Jesus’ example. Will you slay the Me Monster? For series resources and media, visit ⁠⁠https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/beware-of-the-me-monster/

Today is Labor Day. The Museum of the Bible writes, “Labor activists first put forward the concept of a federal holiday to celebrate “the strength and esprit de corps of the trade and labor organizations” in the late 1800s. Although times had changed and agriculture was giving way to a more industrial economy, there was still an imbalance of power.…

A Missouri ballot initiative to enshrine abortion and contraceptive rights into the state constitution would repeal all laws regulating such reproductive technologies as human cloning and in vitro fertilization for stem cell research, the Thomas More Society said in a lawsuit challenging Amendment 3. Missouri Attorney General John Ashcroft, a pro-l…

It is almost time for registration to start for the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering! New staff Becky Kammeier and Emily Myers join us to discuss key things to know about how to plan for your registration to the Gathering. Youth Gathering Resources: LCMS Youth Gathering Website – lcmsgathering.com Facebook Page – facebook.com/lcmsgathering Facebook Group …

Telling other people about hope and salvation in Jesus is one the primary things He told His disciples to do. This summer, over 350 short-term missionaries served for six to eight weeks in 26 cities and neighborhoods that need a greater Gospel presence. Together, the students reported having just shy of 4,500 Gospel conversations. The students serv…

One component that is a part of every youth ministry is time in God’s Word. This episode is a discussion of how you can intentionally plan, choose, and write Bible Studies and Devotions for your teens. Find the LCMS Youth Ministry resource website at youthesource.com.

The Kendrick brothers’ latest movie “The Forge” had a strong opening weekend at box offices nationwide, bringing in $6.6 million, according to reports. The film came in fifth overall in box office ticket sales between Aug. 23-25. The Forge features Cameron Arnett from previous Kendrick film “Overcomer” in a leading role as Joshua, a business owner …

Darren Casper believes in missions. As the executive director of the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association (often called STL Metro), he leads a staff of eight full and part-time missionaries. Their task is to equip churches to reach out with the gospel to the city of more than 300,000 people and a little more than 2 million people living on the Misso…

What if you were created for a purpose and you knew that purpose? Your calling is served by the Lord’s location. Where are you to do it? For series resources and media, visit ⁠⁠ https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/vocare/ #Purpose #Identity #Assignment #Location

When God called Rhonda Schrage to leave a traditional career and build a new one based on her art, some thought she was crazy, but she stepped out in obedience and found the Lord walking with her every step of the way. Schrage, who lives in Jefferson City, Missouri, starts with a Bible passage written on a canvas. Then she begins to sketch out her …

A health care triad – including a hospital, a rural clinic and a nursing college – in East Java, Indonesia is reaching far beyond the island’s, and even the country’s, borders. The history dates back to 1951, when missionaries first went to the island nation. Medical work wasn’t far behind, and it soon became a key strategy for Gospel access. Today…

Only 2 percent of an estimated 80 million Deaf people alive today have ever been told the Gospel in their sign language, with at least 380 sign languages in use globally, according to ministry leaders. The International Mission Board (IMB) and Wycliffe Bible Translators are among more than 95 organizations and churches collaborating globally to cha…

The Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from the Biden Administration that would have required the enforcement of new Title IX regulations released in April of this year. The rule expands the definition of “sex” in Title IX’s language to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discr…

Arizona and Missouri are the latest states to add measures to the November ballot allowing voters to enshrine abortion rights in their respective state constitutions, joining at least six other states with similar measures. In at least two states, Nebraska and Pennsylvania, ballot initiatives to protect life are pending. State ballot measures in Ar…

What if you were created for a purpose and you knew that purpose? Your calling is His purpose pursued through your assignments. What are you made to do? For series resources and media, visit ⁠⁠ https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/vocare/ #Purpose #Identity #Assignment #Location

Alright, y'all, let's get real. In this sermon, we've got a story that's gonna hit you right in the feels. Dustin Long is here to share his journey, and let me tell you, it's a doozy. Yeah, you heard that right. Dustin was lost, struggling with addiction, and couldn't find his way back. But guess what? He found his way out of the darkness, and his …

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Bogdan Kipko immigrated to the United States from eastern Europe, arriving in Seattle with his parents in 1992 where a Baptist church provided space for his family and others to worship. Thirty years later, God has used Kipko to launch a church planting movement among Slavs who are dispersed throughout North America. Kipko planted Forward Church in…

It happens with a couch or mattress. It happens with two chairs facing each other across a table. While refugees’ initial days and months in America can be complex and filled with paperwork and immigration meetings, churches have learned that there are direct, simple ways to meet needs. Not long after it began six years ago, Living Hope Church in C…

As a French pastor was setting up for a community outreach event during the Olympics, he recalled a conversation he had overheard years before and had never been able to forget. A mother and child were walking along the street in front of his church. “What is this place, this building?” the child asked. “It’s a museum,” his mother responded. The pa…

Chris Holcomb looks up most days…he’s a meteorologist at an Atlanta TV station…but he says these last few days have been even better days to look up at the Persied meteor showers have passed over the U.S. Holcomb says looking up reminds him of the majesty of God and how God is in control. “It’s good to look at the sky and just be amazed,” he said. …

What if you were created for a purpose and you knew that purpose? Your calling is His purpose for your life and His kingdom. What are you made to do?For more Vocare Series Resources check out https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/vocare/.#Welcome2Vintage #Vocare #SermonSeries #Calling #MeaningfulPurpose…

As rainfall totals passed 12 inches, saturated ground led to fallen trees, dams giving way and more than 100 damaged roads in Bulloch County, Georgia, from Tropical Storm Debby last week. Pastor Todd Wiggins of Southbridge Community Church was among those affected, as floodwaters crept into his home. “We were blessed, because there were people who …

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Springfield Church in Hays, North Carolina had been planning their afternoon of service for months. Weeks of preparation had gone into delivering care packages to residents near the church’s property in mountainous region of Wilkes County. They had planned to hit the streets after the morning worship service. But as they finished the Sunday School …

Help is on the way to Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas as the remnants of Hurricane Debby continuing churning up the east coast. Rivers and lakes stand above flood stage from west Florida up into northeast Georgia and predictions of flooding continue through the Carolinas as what was Hurricane Debby makes its way north. At least six deaths are be…

Two members of Providence Church in Pasadena, Texas haven’t been there for weeks. But that hasn’t stopped the church from praying for them. Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson are astronauts who are currently working aboard the International Space Station. Dyson’s tenure on the ISS runs through September. Wilmore is waiting to catch a ride home t…

Disaster Relief workers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are on alert as the remnant of Hurricane Debby sweeps across the southeast. Damage will be assessed after its passage for a more comprehensive response, Disaster Relief leaders announced today. Flood watches remain in effect through Tuesday across much of the southeast. The National Wea…

What if you were created for a purpose and you knew that purpose? Your calling always begins with who you are before what you do. Who are you?For all Vocare Series Resources check out https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/vocare/#Welcome2Vintage #Vocare #Calling #MeaningfulPurpose #Purpose #Identity #SermonSeries #Sermon…

They may not be able to control the results, but a group of believers are being faithful to the task about the millions of people gathered in Paris for the Summer Olympics. Jason Harris is leading a team of more than 300 short-term volunteers to hit the streets of Paris sharing the gospel. He says they are united around a common vision to make Chri…

Alright, guys, let's talk about Zacchaeus. You know, the guy who climbed a tree to get a good look at Jesus? Yeah, that dude. In this sermon, we're breaking down how Jesus totally changed his perspective on himself. Joseph Caldwell is dropping some serious knowledge on this one. Get ready to be inspired and maybe even rethink a few things about you…

Most Americans, even most Christians, remain supportive of IVF. Around 4 in 5 U.S. adults (82%) say IVF is morally acceptable, according to Gallup. One in 10 believe it is wrong. The more someone attends religious services, the more likely they are to see IVF as morally wrong. But even among those who attend weekly, 63% say the practice is morally …

The state of Nevada is a state of contrasts. The state features the lights of Las Vegas, mountain ranges and a vast desert. In some places, you could travel miles and miles without encountering another person. But, there are people who call the state home. In fact, more than 3.1 million people live in Nevada and they need to hear the Gospel of Jesu…

In Paris for the Olympics, visitors may stumble upon a unique freebie: water bottles with QR codes. Scanning the code leads to an immersive virtual reality experience designed by the International Mission Board (IMB). This innovative VR journey, available via the VRChat app, takes users through a series of emotionally charged scenes, from Olympic a…

His Instagram account proclaims “GOD FIRST!” and U.S. Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong tries to be faithful to that description whether he’s winning gold medals or not. “That’s the first thing I want people to see and know about me,” Armstrong told Baptist Press. “As we grow, we have to make sure we have our priorities in line. I keep God as a prio…

Understand redemption. The glory of God is the Spirit of God coming near, filling us and leading us. Will you cross over?Find all of Cross Over Sermon Series Resources at https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/cross-over/

The arrival of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics offers an unparalleled opportunity. More than 10,500 athletes are gathering from nearly every nation on Earth…many who do not have access to the Gospel. The Olympic games also shift the mindset of locals, whose hearts may be open to different ideas they hear from visitors. Protestants account f…

In this sermon, we're diving deep into one of Jesus' most intriguing parables: the parable of the ten minas. Now, parables can sometimes feel a little abstract, but trust us, this one packs a punch when it comes to understanding our responsibility as followers of Christ and the incredible rewards that He's prepared for us. Pastor Monte's got a fres…

In one sub-Saharan African nation, terrorist attacks have led to a refugee crisis across four countries. With their husbands unable to farm after having been displaced from their land, women became the primary breadwinners.In these makeshift camps, women lack opportunities for education or trade skills to support their families. A Send Relief partn…

Lawyers for the Union Gospel Mission in Yakima, Washington, recently challenged a state anti-discrimination law in federal appeals court. The law requires the mission to hire LGBTQ + people and others who don’t share its religious beliefs, including those on sexuality and marriage. The Mission, assisted by the Alliance Defending Freedom, argues the…

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Erika Meza prayed for nine years for her husband Luis to come to faith in Jesus. Initially resistant, Luis felt a change after a personal invitation from Hiram Ramos, leader of First Church of Odessa, TX, Hispanic ministry. Luis became a regular attender and after guidance from Pastor Ramos, accepted Jesus during a Good Friday service in 2023. He w…

Two days after a four-alarm fire devastated the historic sanctuary at First Dallas, the church held its Sunday worship service at the nearby Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center. Addressing over 3,000 attendees, Pastor Robert Jeffress, said, “It’s not the building, it’s what that building represents: it represented the bedrock foundation of God’s…

Most Americans still identify with a religion, and Christianity is by far the largest faith group in the United States. But the percentage of Christians has fallen to a historic low. In 2023, 68 percent of U.S. adults said they were a Christian, the lowest percentage since Gallup began asking in the 1940s. Specifically, 33 percent of Americans iden…

Understand redemption. To encounter God, we must be attentive, willing, and faithful. Will you cross over? For series resources and media, visit ⁠⁠https://vintagechurchnola.com/series/cross-over/ #Exodus #Redemption #Sermon #Moses